COACH AWARDS
TED RUDD MINOR COACH OF THE YEAR
Presented annually to a minor coach who directed his or her team with sportsmanship. Ted Rudd was from the Lethbridge area and was a longtime coach in Baseball Alberta. He led the early efforts to recognize coaches for their critical role in the development of the sport. Ted was a member of the first Board of Directors following Baseball Alberta's incorporation in 1967 and was inducted as a Life Member in 1974.
2023 TED RUDD MINOR COACH OF THE YEAR
Blake Babki - Lethbridge
PAST TED RUDD MINOR COACHES OF THE YEAR
2023
Blake Babki (Lethbridge)
2022
Kurtus Millar (St. Albert)
2021
Craig Veale (Calgary)
2019
Matt Maron (Leduc)
2018
Colin Stephens (South Jasper Place)
2017
Troy Anderson (Stettler)
2016
Jason Enright (St. Albert)
2015
Stacey Bell (Clive)
2014
Will Downs (Northeast Zone)
2013
Forrest Hisey (Strathcona County)
2012
Dave Maguire (St. Albert)
2011
Lyle Seitz (Okotoks)
2010
Kelly Hewko (Grande Prairie)
2009
Duncan Knoll (Edmonton)
2008
Sheen Bromley (Edmonton)
2007
Rod Scammell (Edmonton)
2006
Wayne Duke (Stony Plain)
2005
Fred Nelson (Provost)
2004
Kirk Reiniger & Dan Lajoie
2003
Gregory Brown (Westlock)
2002
Keith Van de Keere & John Osbourne
2001
Bryce Motely (Wainwright)
2000
Keith Van de Keere (Barrhead)
1999
Gary Stubbard (Edmonton)
1998
Lionel Stenberg (Edmonton)
1997
Marc Dallorto (St. Albert)
1996
Tom Herman (Sherwood Park)
1995
Vic Frey (Gibbons)
1994
Murray Steeves (Innisfail)
1993
Fred Denischuk (Carstairs)
1992
Gordon Graves (Lacombe)
1991
George Liddle (Strathmore)
1990
Ed Wicks (Sundre)
1989
John Edgar (St. Albert)
1988
David Heilman (Olds)
1987
Randy Howg & Gordon Egeland
1986
Bob Thompson (Sherwood Park)
1985
Lorne Ross & Duane Wade
1984
Wally Footz (Edmonton)
1983
Norm Heemerychuk & Dennis Pratt
1982
Ray Brown (Edmonton)
1981
Mike Klufus (Waskatenau)
1980
John Vandenborn (Busby)
1979
Lou Rondeau (Edmonton)
1978
Laurie Maxwell (Westlock)
1977
Tom Duke (Edmonton)
1976
Allan & Bill Fukami (Taber)
1975
Charles Vaughn (Provost)
1974
Gordon Hackiling (Taber)
1973
Edward Babych (Edmonton)
1972
Gary Gregg (Edmonton)
1971
Elmer Sciekle (Provost)
BASEBALL CANADA GRASSROOTS COACH OF THE YEAR (ALBERTA)
This award (presented by Baseball Canada) is given to grassroots coaches who have demonstrated a positive coaching approach through the year, adhering to the LTAD principles, put forward some innovative developmental ideas while creating a fun environment for the young players. These winners are excellent role models while encouraging players to return to the game of baseball next season.
2023 BASEBALL CANADA GRASSROOTS COACH OF THE YEAR (ALBERTA)
Josh Gryshuk - Mannville
PAST BASEBALL CANADA GRASSROOTS COACHES OF THE YEAR (ALBERTA)
2023
Josh Gryshuk (Mannville)
2022
Trevor Anquist (Irma)
2021
Darcy Warwa (Lacomb)
2019
Jim Church (Bonnyville)
2018
Ryan Lucas (Sylvan Lake)
2017
Mickey Heisler (Heisler)
2016
Ashley Helmkay (Grande Prairie)
COACH DEVELOPER OF THE YEAR
Is presented to recognize an individual who has consistently contributed to the development of Baseball Alberta coaches across the province through a minimum of five years of facilitation of NCCP clinics, evaluation of coaches for NCCP certification, and leading coaching development through active participation in coach development camps, workshops, and training resources.
PAST COACH DEVELOPERS OF THE YEAR
2022
Desmond Bouteiller (Innisfail)
2019
Josh Bishop (Sherwood Park)
2018
Mark Randall (Edmonton)
AURORA BASEBALL ASSOCIATION COACH OF THE YEAR AWARD
No longer presented by Baseball Alberta.
PAST AURORA BASEBALL ASSOCIATION COACHES OF THE YEAR
2012
Tom Herman (Sherwood Park)
2011
Kevin Petty (Edmonton)
2009
Ben Herman & Karnie Vertz (Sherwood Park)
2005
Carmen Brown (Westlock)
2004
Doug McLennan (St. Albert)
2003
Jim Lawson (Calgary)
2002
Justin Pysar (St. Albert)
2001
Justin Pysar (St. Albert)
2000
Garry Macyk (Waskatenau)
1999
Justin Pysar (St. Albert)
1997
Steve Monkman & Ed Novakowski
1996
Curt Baker (Red Deer)
1995
Doug Fystro (St. Albert)
1994
Al Kuz (Edmonton)
1993
Tory Ohlhauser (Edmonton)
1992
Orest Babiuk (Edmonton)
1991
Ross Speers (Sherwood Park)
1990
Dwayne Lalor (Red Deer)
1989
Lawrence Mork (Edmonton)
1988
Dale Hawken (St. Albert)
1987
Bob Marik (Edmonton)
1986
Terry Hendley (Red Deer)
1985
Ray Brown & Keith Van de Keere
1984
Adrien Rieger (Sherwood Park)